Job postings for the commercial real estate industry soared by 35% in the first quarter, and 60% of industry employers expect to increase hiring over the next six months, according to the first SelectLeaders Job Barometer report.Compiled jointly by SelectLeaders (an online CRE job board) and Cornell University's Program in Real Estate, the report also revealed a shortage of talent in some places. For example, New York and California are the "hottest areas for real estate finance jobs, but New York attracts twice as many applicants as California, which has led to a talent shortage on the West Coast," SelectLeaders said. The Southeast, led by Atlanta and Charlotte, N.C., had the fastest job growth of any region (60% in the first quarter), with the Midwest, led by Chicago, finishing second with 43%. "If the candidates are willing to pursue prospects in other states and sectors, they will broaden their options as well as their resumes, and with multisector jobs accounting for 46% of all postings nationwide, cross-sector experience makes a candidate extremely appealing," said Dr. David Funk, director of the Cornell RE program. The organizations can be found online at http://www.selectleaders.com and http://www.realestate.cornell.edu.
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A federal judge in Texas dismissed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's medical debt rule and prohibited states from passing their own laws prohibiting medical debt on credit reports.
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Dr. Mark Calabria takes on the additional role of chief statistician of the United States; retired Ally Bank executive Diane Morais has joined First Citizens Bancshares' board of directors; MainStreet Bank has promoted Alex Vari to chief financial officer; and more in this week's banking news roundup.
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While refinances are behind the latest increases, the pace of purchase activity may be a stronger indicator of where the housing market sits.
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The share of economists expecting a September rate reduction grew in the July Wolters Kluwer survey, but the October or later percentage also increased.
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Rising home prices and softening sales offer a mixed view of a market that some say is shifting to favor buyers.
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The notes are backed by home improvement installment loans originated by approved dealers in Foundation Finance Company's network.
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